Flag Pulling•intermediate•15 min
Angle of Pursuit
Ball carrier runs toward the sideline at an angle — defenders must cut them off using the correct pursuit angle, not chasing from behind.
Angle of Pursuit
DrillDescription
The most common defensive mistake in flag football is chasing a ball carrier from behind instead of cutting them off. This drill breaks that habit by forcing defenders to visualize and execute the correct pursuit angle.
How to run it
- 1
Ball carrier starts at one hash, angling toward the sideline.
- 2
Defenders line up on the opposite side.
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On the signal, ball carrier runs toward the sideline corner.
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Defenders must pursue and cut off the ball carrier.
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Wrong angle = ball carrier escapes. Right angle = flag pull.
Points to stress
- Run to where they're GOING — not where they are.
- Flatten your angle as they approach the sideline — they have to cut back or go out.
- Don't sprint behind them — that's a lost rep.
- Communicate with teammates to cut off both directions.